2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AP52 AHA
2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 115,028 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AP52 AHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 115,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AP52 AHA Mileage History
- 09/02/2024110,766 mi
- 13/02/2024110,768 mi+2 mi
- 04/02/2025112,480 mi+1,712 mi
- 05/02/2026115,028 mi+2,548 mi
- 05/02/2026115,028 mi
Average of roughly 2,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP52 AHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (AP52 AHA) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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